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Bilbao in June
Bilbao warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 64°F in May, with lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are mild at around 70°F (21°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 62°F (17°C).
About 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's June.
With about 15 h 11 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and July – September).
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 11 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 3°C (6°F) from May.
- Comfort holds steady from May (82 → 80/100).
- June sits inside the May – Oct window our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends.
What to pack for June
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 62°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bilbao in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Funicular de Artxanda
Short funicular ride up to a viewpoint over the city and river.
Why now June scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Vizcaya Bridge
1893 transporter bridge, a UNESCO site, with a gondola and walkway on top.
Café Bar Bilbao
Plaza Nueva bar with tiled walls and a counter of pintxos.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 2.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mercado de la Ribera
Riverside Art Deco market with produce stalls and a pintxos food court.
Plaza Nueva
Arcaded square in the old town lined with pintxos bars.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in June
- San Sebastián in June~48 mi · highs 71°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Laguardia in June~52 mi · highs 77°F, 2.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Barcelona in June~291 mi · highs 84°F, 1.1 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
- Girona in June~306 mi · highs 78°F, 1.4 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bilbao in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Bilbao?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 87 in May and July – September. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Oct window our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends.
How hot is Bilbao in June?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bilbao in June?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.5 in (1003 mm).
What should I pack for Bilbao in June?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 62°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in June
- Basque Coast Food Trail May – Oct
Planning Bilbao in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.